Category Archives: Wines under $20

Valentine’s Day Bubbly Part Deux – Biltmore Estate Pas de Deux Méthode Champenoise–Sec

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Remember how fun Valentine’s Day was as a kid? Maybe it’s the girly girl in me but I loved making Valentine’s Day “mail boxes” out of paper bags and decorating them with red, pink and purple hearts. We would then … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Bubbly Part One – Caposaldo Sweet Sparklings

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

No sooner did the Christmas tree needles hit the floor and stockings emptied, I began to notice yet another holiday thrust upon us. Reds, purples and pinks all in the shape of hearts were making their way to stores signifying … Continue reading →

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Naked Winery Tease Riesling Rogue Valley 2009

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Naked. That one little word can conjure images of sensual arousal or utter horror. Beautiful sculpted bodies, good naked. Saggy, wrinkled bodies, bad naked. Wines from Naked Winery, good naked. Watching the hot pool guy take off his shirt and … Continue reading →

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2012 Bubbly Report!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Doesn’t seem possible but 2012 is coming to a close. This year brought many changes to our household. After 17 years together I had to put my 19 year old cat Katundra down just days after the start of 2012. A … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Biltmore Wine 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

I’m struggling with this post, usually the words just pour out, but not today. I had intended to talk about Christmas and my trip to Colonial Williamsburg last week but in light of recent events the words on my screen … Continue reading →

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Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Sigh, Saturday December 1 was my 13th employment anniversary at my company. Unlucky 13 since this will be my last anniversary with the company as my position will be eliminated with the retirement of the product I work on.  Since … Continue reading →

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Vezza d’Alba Langhe Nebbiolo

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

I have great respect for adults who go back to school. After five weeks of intense study, occurring even during sleep, I finally have my life back and my free time is just that, free. If I ever begin to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Wines 2012

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

How could it be Thanksgiving already? Wasn’t it just Halloween? Christmas items went up in retailers in early October and I’ve sort of just ignored them not wanting to acknowledge its existence until after the ghosts and goblins had been … Continue reading →

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Naked Winery Merlot and Toad Hollow NV Risque French Sparkling Wine

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Looking at ads and commercials for Halloween costumes it’s apparent, the holiday is not just for kiddies. Based on some of the “adult” costumes I’ve seen “pimped”, you’d think an over 21 identification would be required just to look at … Continue reading →

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Ravenswood SonomaCounty Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 and Big River Single Vineyard Zinfandel

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

While many stores have pushed the Halloween décor aside in favor of jamming commercial Christmas down our throats, I’m not letting go of the Halloween spirit (pun intended) until November 1. Ghost, goblin and witch season ranks right up there … Continue reading →

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